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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014_08_13 Town Board Minutes August 13, 2014 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON AUGUST 13, 2014, BEGINNING AT 5:00PM IN CONFERENCE ROOM A AND CONTINUING AT 8:00 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK PRESENT: Supervisor Nancy Seligson Councilman Ernest C. Odierna Councilwoman Abby Katz Councilwoman Jaine Elkind Eney Councilman Thomas A. Murphy ALSO PRESENT: Christina Battalia, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney CALL TO ORDER - WORK SESSION On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Work Session was unanimously opened at 5:00PM. Public Housing Agency Administrative Plan Additionally Present: Anna Danoy, Director of Community Services and Housing Ms. Danoy presented to the Town Board the Public Housing Administrative Plan and highlighted some of the more significant statutory changes. This discussion is in anticipation of setting the required public hearing in order to adopt the Plan. The full Plan will be available on the Town’s website tomorrow. OUT OF ORDER Right of Way – 9 Locust Terrace Additionally Present: Mrs. Reilly, homeowner 9 Locust Terrance The Town Board reviewed a letter from the Attorney for the Reilly family explaining the current situation with their front stairs which crosses the Town’s right-of-way. The stairs are the only access to the home. The homeowners are asking the Town to grant them permission to maintain and leave the structures as currently exists. The Town Board instructed Mr. Maker to work with the homeowner’s Attorney to draft a right-of-way agreement. Larchmont Library – Use of Village Center Supervisor Seligson updated the Town Board on the ongoing discussion of the Library taking over the existing Village of Larchmont Community Room adjacent and below the Library. There are three different scenarios for how this could be done, and at this time it appears the Village of Larchmont Board of Trustees is mixed on a decision. The Town Board is open to the concept, but ultimately the decision is with the Village of Larchmont. Proposed Washington Square Resident Parking Legislation 1 August 13, 2014 Additionally Present: Doris Block, Chair of the Traffic Committee, Ralph Engel, Washington Square Area Resident and John Irving Washington Square Area Resident. The Town Board reviewed a revised red- lined draft of the legislation prepared after the Town Board’s last discussion. The Board went through the legislation line by line. A number of changes were made and Mr. Maker rd will redraft it for review at the September 3 meeting. Because a number of the changes are significant the Board will not be able to set a public hearing until after the draft legislation is complete and reviewed at the September meeting. ADDED ITEM Letter with Proposal from Ralph Engel The Board reviewed a proposal by Mr. Engel in which the Virginia A. McGuire Foundation offered matching funds to construct approximately 30 additional parking spaces on New Jefferson Street. The Town Board acknowledged this generous offer but added it would still require a significant monetary expenditure by the Town that will have to be discussed within the Capital Budget for 2015. ADDED ITEMS Supervisor Seligson noted that the Town has received additional correspondence from Eleanor Sherman, adding that she may come and address the Board in the Court Room session. Supervisor Seligson noted that the Sustainability Collaborative is anticipating a draft of the Sustainability Plan in September. Update – New Rochelle Sewer District Inflow/Infiltration Supervisor Seligson stated that the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is not implementing the closure of bypass events from the overflow retention facilities as per the consent order, pending review of the stipulation agreement. The Town Board reviewed the draft Stipulation Agreement, agreed upon by the Town, the other New Rochelle District municipalities and Westchester County. The Agreement has been forwarded to the DEC for review. Should the NYS DEC approve the stipulation agreement the municipalities in the New Rochelle Sanitary Sewer District (which includes the Town) would need to complete an inflow and infiltration remedy plan by March 2017. Update – Progress of Energy Service Contract The Town Board reviewed an update report on the progress to date of the Town’s Energy Service Contract. The report was broken down by the various energy conservation categories. It was reported that the project at the Ice Rink is on schedule. Mamaroneck Towers – Pilot Payment Mr. Altieri explained that the Mamaroneck Towers located on Halstead Avenue in the Village of Mamaroneck is about to undergo extensive renovations. The building is an apartment complex built in 1993 under the HUD section 202 program for low income senior citizens. Currently the building has tax exempt status and the redeveloper is proposing a new structure as follows: “ the new structure assumes that there will be taxes, in the form of a Westchester County Payment in lieu of Tax Agreement, of $75,000. This annual tax payment will be split by the various taxing 2 August 13, 2014 jurisdictions based on what their relative share of the taxes if it were fully taxed. These PILOT payments will increase 2.5% per year. The PILOT is proposed to be modeled on 2012 PILOT adopted by Rye for Rye Manor. The PILOT would be in effect for 32 years, a term that is consistent with extended use period that we will be agreeing to keep Mamaroneck Towers affordable.” It was noted that the redeveloper will be instructed that they would still need to apply for the tax exempt status so that it is officially on record. Update – Affordable Housing Meeting Supervisor Seligson informed the Town Board that she and Mr. Altieri met with a developer who is looking at possible sites for affordable housing development. One site in particular is the Town Commuter Lot 1. This would involve building over the existing lot so as not to limit the current parking. The Town Board would like the developer to create a rendering of their proposal. ADDED ITEMS Update on Sustainability Collaborative Supervisor Seligson reported that the Sustainability Collaborative was awarded a technical grant for a near zero waste analysis from the Columbia Capstone Group. The Sustainability Collaborative will facilitate the grant; there is no obligation on the Town. Mr. Altieri explained that the Town is beginning the process of request for proposals from Insurance Brokers. There is a time issue involved and a request to add this item to the agenda this evening. Mr. Altieri is recommending a consultant be hired to oversee the RFP process, and is recommending the Lawley Westchester Group LLC. The Town Board reviewed a proposal from The Lawley Westchester Group and added this item to the regular agenda for this evening. On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the Board unanimously agreed to enter into an Executive Session to discuss, potential appointments to Boards and Commissions, and Certiorari/Litigation involving John Porzio Associates. EXECUTIVE SESSION Potential Appointments to Boards and Commissions Certiorari/Litigation involving John Porzio Associates. On motion on Councilman Murphy, seconded to Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the Board unanimously agreed to enter into a closed session to receive advice of counsel. ADVICE OF COUNSEL On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the Board unanimously voted to end the Executive Session and Advice of Counsel Session. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Seligson at 8:00 PM, she then pointed out the location of the exits. Supervisor Seligson noted that the Town Board met for a worksession beginning at 5:00 o’clock this evening, adding this is an open meeting that all residents’ are welcomed to attend. 3 August 13, 2014 SUPERVISOR’S SUMMARY REPORT It has been a busy and successful summer in the Town of Mamaroneck. We had a successful camp season and successful concert season. The Monday night concerts were well attended and we only had one rain out night that was rescheduled. The Energy Performance Contract to update the ice rink, Town Center, fire house and street lights has been progressing. All the updates have been completed at the fire house. The lighting, window film and building envelope work has been completed in the Town Center. The dual fuel boiler and air conditioning upgrades are expected in September. The street light conversions to LED lights will begin next week. The ice rink has a new chiller, boiler, tubing for ice, and the 2/3rds of the dasher boards are up. They will begin making ice August 25 and ice is scheduled to be ready September 1, right on schedule. The website update is almost complete and should go live in the next month. Road resurfacing on several Town roads will begin next week. The Sustainability Collaborative has been meeting to refine the interim draft Plan for a More Resilient and Sustainable Mamaroneck. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION – DEFERRED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2014. CITIZEN’S COMMENTS Eleanor Sherman, of 283 Murray Avenue, addressed the Town Board. Ms. Sherman read a prepared statement which included but was not limited to comments referring to previous correspondence to the Town about her neighbor’s trees along the two property lines that she feels are dangerous. Ms. Sherman has also notified the Town regarding trees along Murray Avenue at Forest Avenue which she feels are also dangerous and has additionally corresponded with the Town with respect to tree legislation she feels the Town should enact. Mr. Altieri responded by stating that for clarification Ms. Sherman is stating her opinion as a non-certified arborist about Town trees. , Additionally, Mr. Altieri stated that Ms. Sherman is asking the Town to take a position on trees on private property for which the Town has no jurisdiction. Mr. Altieri also clarified that the Town does have a tree ordinance, adding the Town has been granted certification as a Tree City. In order to have that status the Town must, and does, have continuous full time tree crews, all with certification. Ruth Campanelli, of Barnard Road, addressed the Board. Ms. Campanelli stated that she is happy to hear that the Town may consider an aerating system at the Garden’s Lake. She will suggest to the Larchmont Gardens’ Civic Association (LGCA) that they partake in discussing this project. Ms. Campanelli still feels there should be a day sticker for occasional train station parkers. As previously addressed, the condition along the Brook, specifically the gap between the blacktop and the earth, is a hazardous condition. The dog waste reciprocals are overflowing and in need of more disposal. There is an electrical unit at the top of Falls Road and Cooper Lane that is full of graffiti. It should be raised like the one they raised along Fernwood Road. The Duck Pond planting was so successful, but now there is no view of the Pond. Ms. Campanelli feels the beauty of the Pond is now lost. Supervisor Seligson commented that the plantings were done as part of a Westchester County Grant for flood mitigation and conservation. Supervisor Seligson stated that she personally think it looks wonderful, as she understands the good it is doing. Although she disagrees that it looks bad, the Town will contact the County to ask if cutting back some planting near the benches might be acceptable and still be within the grant. PUBLIC HEARING (S) – “The Four Handicapped Parking Spaces in the Washington Square area and the One Handicapped Parking Space on Myrtle Boulevard” Law. The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law of the State of New York, and pursuant to a resolution of the Mamaroneck Town Board adopted on July 9, 2014 a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 8:00 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible at the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider: “The Four Handicapped Parking Spaces in the Washington Square area and the One Handicapped Parking Space on Myrtle Boulevard” Law. 4 August 13, 2014 Purpose: The purpose of this local law is to codify the handicapped parking spaces on North Chatsworth Avenue, Murray Avenue, Washington Square and Myrtle Boulevard. The full text of this Amendment is stated below and can also be examined and copies obtained at the Town Clerk's office during regular hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, In June, July and August until 4:00 PM at 740 W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Public Hearing all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard and that all persons are invited to submit written comments at or prior thereto. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK CHRISTINA BATTALIA TOWN CLERK Published: August 1, 2014 On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the Public Hearing was unanimously opened. Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed Local Law. Supervisor Seligson stated that this law will not change or move any existing handicapped spaces, but rather to codify the existing spaces. On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the Public Hearing was unanimously closed. On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the following Local law was approved: Local Law No. 3 - 2014 This local law shall be known as the “The Four Handicapped Parking Spaces in the Washington Square area and the One Handicapped Parking Space on Myrtle Boulevard” Law. BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck as follows: Section 1 – Purpose. The purpose of this local law is to codify the handicapped parking spaces on North Chatsworth Avenue, Murray Avenue, Washington Square and Myrtle Boulevard. Section 2 – Creation of handicapped parking spaces on North Chatsworth Avenue There shall be two (2) handicapped parking spaces on North Chatsworth Avenue. One shall be in front of, and on the same side of the street as the property known by the postal address of 21 North Chatsworth Avenue. The other shall be in front of, and on the same side of the street as the property known by the postal address of 16 North Chatsworth Avenue. Each space shall be located on North Chatsworth Avenue approximately 260 feet northwest from the corner formed by the curbs on North Chatsworth Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard. Section 3 – Creation of a handicapped parking space on Murray Avenue There shall be one (1) handicapped parking space on Murray Avenue in front of, and on the same side of the street as the property known by the postal address of 14 North Chatsworth Avenue. This space shall be located on Murray Avenue approximately 245 feet north from the corner formed by the curbs on Murray Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard. 5 August 13, 2014 Section 4 – Creation of a handicapped parking space on Washington Square There shall be one (1) handicapped parking space on Washington Square in front of, and on the same side of the street as the property known by the postal address of 1 Washington Square. This space shall be located on Washington Square approximately 200 feet southwest from the corner formed by the curbs on Washington Square and North Chatsworth Avenue. Section 5 – Creation of a handicapped parking space on Myrtle Boulevard There shall be one (1) handicapped parking space on Myrtle Boulevard in front of, and on the same side of the street as the property known by the postal address of 172 Myrtle Boulevard. This space shall be located on Myrtle Boulevard approximately 220 feet southwest from the corner formed by the curbs on Myrtle Boulevard and North Chatsworth Avenue. Section 6 – Signs to be erected and painting to be done An appropriate sign or signs shall be erected on North Chatsworth Avenue, Murray Avenue, Washington Square and Myrtle Boulevard indicating the location of each handicapped parking space. If deemed appropriate by the Superintendent of Highways, any of the handicapped parking spaces also may be painted to indicate the area restricted to handicapped parking. Section 7 – Severability Should any court of competent jurisdiction declare any provision of this Local Law invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this Local Law, which may be implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provisions. Section 8 – Effective Date This Local Law shall become effective on the date that it is filed in the office of the Secretary of State. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Seligson, and then on motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney, seconded by Commissioner Katz, the Board of Fire Commissioners was unanimously declared open. Present were the following Members of the Commission: Commissioner: Nancy Seligson Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna Commissioner: Abby Katz Commissioner: Jaine Elkind Eney Commissioner: Thomas A. Murphy 1. FIRE CLAIMS On motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney, seconded by Commissioner Katz, it was 6 August 13, 2014 RESOLVED that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department Claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller’s Office: AAA Emergency Supply Repairs compressor AAA Emergency Supply Vulcan lite,scott bottle & repair stream lite and scott pak Atlantic westchester Repairs to AC Unit - Career unit Atlantic westchester Repairs to AC Unit 7/1 & 7/2/14 Atlantic westchester Repairs to AC Unit 5/29/14 Atlantic westchester Service Contract - 6mos (7/1-12/31/14) A & M Industrial Supply Meter repairs - 7/21/14 A & M Industrial Supply Meter repairs - 5/22/14 AT & T Mobility wireless serv 6/12 - 7/11/14 Brewers Lag bolts Brewers Screws Brewers Screws Brewers Wood, Screws & draw sliders, tools Bound Tree Medical Medical Supplies Bound Tree Medical Shears Broadway Minerva Cleaners Turnout Repairs Cablevision Cable Services for 7/23/14-8/22/14 Carrot-Top Flags Chatsworth Cleaners Uniform Alterations Chatsworth Cleaners Uniform Alterations Chatsworth Cleaners Uniform Alterations Defensive Solutions Corp Gear wash soap Dimuro Awards LLC Career Staff Baseball Caps & Repair Parts radio in alarm rm ESS Garofalo, Diane August Pension Grainger Fan & Hose reel Grainger Gas cans & floor cleaner Grainger Funnel Grainger Hose reel & wood handle, runners, cold cups, liners Grainger Bathroom cleaner, earplugs, tarps Eric Olsen, LLC New Water Hose Foley Hardware Battery & ceiling hook Fire Companies.Com Website Maintenance - 3 mos G & K Services Inc Mats & rags for June 2014 Home Depot Taster, Cutter, Hex key Motorola c/o ESS Radio Equipment as per Westchester Contract Impromonteu. Com Fire Safety promotions Interstate Diagnostics Physical exam for Coulton & Parisi New England Uniform co. Hat & Breast badges Nick Bruno Electric Electrical work O S P Fire protection Maintenance fire extingushers O S P Fire protection Maintenance on Amerx system 6/12/14 Poland Spring/Deer Park Water cooler rent 6/19 - 7/18/14 PMC Associates Rapid Charger and batteries Copier contract for billing period 6/22- 7/2/14 Ricoh R & L Consulting Repairs to Security System Sound Shore Pest Control Exterminating Svc 6/25/14 Tony's Nurseries Propane/Baskets for Memorial Day Town of Mamk Prof FF Life ins-June - 2 p/r's Town of Mamk Prof FF Life ins-July - 3 p/r's TOM Fire Dept June drill reimb-Costco & Trader Joe's Villa Maria Pizza Drills-5/28, 6/25 & 7/16/14 Villa Maria Pizza Fast Drill - July 7 August 13, 2014 Verizon Wireless AC closed FINAL PYMNT Westech Elevator Services Maintenance for Month ofAugust 2014 WJWW Water billing 6/30 - 9/30/14 WJWW Water billing 3/03 - 6/02/14 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Commissioner Murphy Aye Commissioner Elkind Eney Aye Commissioner Katz Aye Commissioner Odierna Aye Commissioner Seligson Aye 2.Other Fire Department Business Commissioner Elkind Eney read the Fire Report for the Month of July as submitted by Chief Russo as follows: July 2014 ALARM TYPE NUMBER Generals 28 Minors 27 Stills 9 Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 6 EMS 44 Drills 6 TOTAL 120 Total number of personnel responding: 993 Total time working: 58 hours and 30 minutes Commissioner Elkind Eney reported on the Fire Council Meeting at which they discussed the Alarm Room renovation as being complete and the three new volunteers attributed to the efforts of the SAFER Grant. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney, seconded by Commissioner Katz, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1.Appointment – Coastal Zone Management Commission On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the following was approved, WHEREAS, with the resignation of Pam Michels as a Member of the Coastal Zone Management Commission a vacancy now exists. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Tara Anderson be appointed a Member of the Coastal Zone Management Commission, and BE IT FURTHER 8 August 13, 2014 RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall expire on August 31, 2016. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye 2.Set Public Hearing – Public Housing Administrative Plan It was explained that the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires Public Housing Agencies under the regulations governing the Section 8 Housing Voucher Program to hold a public hearing each year on the Section 8 Housing Administrative Plan. On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public Hearing on the Section 8 Housing Administrative Plan, for October 1, 2014 at 8:00PM in the Court Room of the Town Center, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish the notice of said hearing in a newspaper appointed as an official newspaper, and that said Notice, be posted. 3.Adoption of Hazard Mitigation Plan On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board finds that the adoption of the Town of Mamaroneck Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is hereby declared to be a Type II Action, with no impact under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and requiring no further action. On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the following was approved, WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, with the assistance from Environmental Technologies Group, has gathered information and prepared the Town of Mamaroneck Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan has been prepared in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck is a local unit of government that has afforded the citizens an opportunity to comment and provide input in the Plan and the actions in the Plan; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck has reviewed the Plan and affirms that the Plan will be 9 August 13, 2014 updated no less than every five years; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by Supervisor and Town Board that the Town of Mamaroneck adopts the Town of Mamaroneck Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan as this jurisdiction’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, and resolves to execute the actions in the Plan. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye 4.Authorization – Transfer of Funds – Road Resurfacing Project On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the budget transfer for the purchase of man hole riser rings as part of the Capital Project 2014-13 Road Resurfacing/Sidewalk Improvements as detailed by the Town Comptroller in the following schedule: AMEND 2014 CAPITAL PROJECT & BUDGET - ROADS, SIDEWALKS & CURB IMPROVEMENTS 8/13/201 TOWN BOARD MEETING CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (FUND H): AMEND BUDGET: EXP H.5110.0400.2014.04 ROADS, SIDEWALKS & CURB IMPROVEMENTS $ 15,000.00 REV H.0000.5033.2014.04 TRANSFERS FROM HIGHWAY $ 15,000.00 A (CAPITAL PROJECT #2014-04) (Increase project budget with $15,000 anticipated usage of unreserved fund balance from Highway Fund for purchase of Manhole Riser Rings in conjunction with the 2014 Road Resurfacing Capital Project.) Original Capital Project Budget: $ 675,000.00 Funding source: SERIAL BONDS AUTHORIZED 4/2/14 $ 610,000.00 TRANSFER FROM HWY - CHIPS FY2014 $ 65,000.00 TSF FR HWY REVISED- INCR. TO CHIPS FY2014 $ 18,680.00 TRANSFER FROM HWY $ 15,000.00 A Revised Capital Project Budget as amended on 8/13/14: $ 708,680.00 HIGHWAY FUND (FUND DB): AMEND BUDGET: EXP DB.9900.9950 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT $ 15,000.00 A REV DB.0000.5995 APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $ 15,000.00 A 10 August 13, 2014 * Increase budget with $15,000 of Approp. Highway F/B to be transferred to Capital Proj. #2014-04. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye 5.Report of Bids – Contract TA-14-11 – 20 Yard Refuse Collection Trucks The following report of bids is entered into the record as follows: bidder 1 bidder 2 BUDGET ESTIMATE Sanitation Equipment Gabrielli Mack Paramus, NJ Bronx, NY account H.8160.0400.2014.09 Base Bid Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cost Refuse Truck 1 2 $185,000 $133,812 $267,624 $135,750 $271,500 On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the following was approved WHEREAS, on July 24, 2014 the Town publicly opened and read two bids for Contract TA-14-11 – 20 Yard Refuse Collection Trucks. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby award TA-14-11 – 20 Yard Refuse Collection Trucks to the lowest responsible bidder, Sanitation Equipment Corp of North Paramus, NJ for a cost per vehicle at $133,812.00, a total for two vehicles of $ 267, 624.00, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said Contract on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye 6.Report of Bids – TA-14-13 Winding Brook Drive Bridge Replacement The following bid report is entered into the record as follows: Attachment A On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the following was resolved, WHEREAS, on July 30, 2014 the Town publicly opened and read three bids for Contract 11 August 13, 2014 TA-14-13 Winding Brook Drive Bridge Replacement, and WHEREAS, the Town’s estimate for just the Bridge replacement was $170,000.00, and the lowest bid received for the bridge replacement was $340,250.00, and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the Town reject the bids received and move forward with the temporary bridge until new bids specifications are prepared based on a possible redesign. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby reject the bids received for Contract TA- 14-13 Winding Brook Drive Bridge Replacement. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye 7.Salary Authorization – Police Department On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the following was approved, WHEREAS, with the retirement of Detective Robert Reynolds, a vacancy exists in the position of Detective as well as the Department’s Youth Officer, and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Chief Rivera that William Maier, a Police Officer with the Town since 1998 be promoted to the position of Detective. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby promote Office William Maier to the position of Detective at an annual salary of $110,965 effective August 14, 2014. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye 8.Authorization – Intermunicipal Agreement – Village of Scarsdale – Assessment Review On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the following was approved, WHEREAS, in order to avoid any potential conflict of interest, the Town is being asked to represent the Town of Scarsdale in a tax grievance proceeding involving a Village of Scarsdale Trustee. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Intermunicipal Agreement 12 August 13, 2014 with the Town of Scarsdale as approved by the Town Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to sign said Intermunicipal Agreement on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye 9.Approval of Certiorari On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax certiorari on the following terms: John S. Porzio & Associates, LLC Address: 225-231 Mamaroneck Avenue Section/Block/Lot: 9-6-76 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment 2007 $50,000 $8,690 $41,310 2008 $50,000 $6,580 $43,420 2009 $50,000 $6,430 $43,750 2010 $50,000 $1,310 $48,690 2011 $50,000 -0- $50,000 2012 $50,000 $2,670 $47,330 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye 10.Approval – Agreement to Evaluate Proposals from Insurance Agent/Brokers On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the agreement with Lawley Westchester Group LLC, to evaluate the responses received by the Town for Request for Proposal from Insurance Agents/Brokers to insure the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye 13 August 13, 2014 Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Board Minutes from the meeting of July 9, 2014 and the Special Meetings of 2014. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None REPORT OF COUNCIL Councilwoman Elkind Eney stated that she and the Board attended the retirement party for Detective Bob Reynolds. We all wish him good luck on his next chapter of life, adding what a wonderful impact he has had on th the Town - he will surely be missed. On July 16 she along with Supervisor Seligson and Councilman Murphy, th attended the SHORE/I CARE fundraiser honoring Larchmont Avenue Church Pastor Bill Crawford. On July 18 she and Supervisor Seligson attended the first Mamaroneck Invitational Swim Meet at Hommocks Pool. It was a st wonderful family event- great swimming. On August 1 the Board attended the Senior Center BBQ where ‘Chef Altieri’ grilled up some wonderful food as usual. Councilwoman Elkind Eney noted that she previously reported th on the Fire Council Meeting. On August 5 she attended the Recreation Commission’s Annual Meeting at which they reviewed the summer programming, adding how impressed she was with the Directors of the programs and how enthusiastic they were about new programs for next year. Councilwoman Elkind Eney and Councilwoman Katz went on a site visit of Winged Foot Club to view some environmentally sensitive areas. Councilwoman Elkind Eney noted that tomorrow night the Village of Mamaroneck will hold a block party on the Avenue – a great night out! Councilwoman Katz chuckled and thanked Councilwoman Elkind Eney for reminding her of all the events they’ve attended. Councilwoman Katz also attended a number of Coastal Zone Management Commission Meetings, adding this was the reason for her site visit to Winged Foot. The Commission is continuing to move ahead on updating the Local Watershed Revitalization Program. Councilman Odierna spent much of the last few weeks on his boat examining the water ways of Long Island Sound. Councilman Odierna noted that of particular interest and also alarming was the clear evidence of the hypoxia problem in the sound. Councilman Odierna noted that there was a particular area that appeared on his radar as having no visible life along the sea bed. Councilman Odierna stated that although much has been done to clean up the Sound, there are still visible signs of significant problems. Councilman Murphy noted that this was a spectacular summer and he hopes everyone enjoys the remainder of it. Supervisor Seligson noted that she attended the Town Village School Meeting, at which they discussed the various capital projects within the municipalities and the school district. She and Steve Altieri met with a potential affordable housing developer and viewed potential sites. At the recent Westchester Joint Water Works Meeting they continued discussing ways to provide UV light treated water to the entire Westchester Joint Water Works jurisdiction – a very expensive issue. Supervisor Seligson noted her attendance at the Westchester County Board of Legislators Energy & Environment Committee, at which they discussed storm water reconnaissance plans for flooding issues, adding there is a long list of priorities among the municipalities. Supervisor Seligson was interviewed on Cablevision’s “Meet the Leaders Program”, noting it appears to be running quite frequently. Finally, she wanted to publicly thank Steve Altieri for all his work on the Senior BBQ. So much effort goes into this and it is so appreciated not only by the Board, but by the many seniors. 14 August 13, 2014 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:40 PM ________________________________ Submitted by Christina Battalia, Town Clerk 15